Body Region: Pelvis & Hip

  • April 28, 2026
    The superior vesical artery is the largest bladder supply, arising from the patent proximal portion of the umbilical artery. The…
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    The superior gluteal artery is the largest branch of the internal iliac artery, supplying the gluteal muscles and providing the…
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    The inferior gluteal artery exits below the piriformis to supply the inferior gluteus maximus and provides the pedicle for the…
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    The iliopsoas bursa is the largest bursa in the body, communicating with the hip joint in 15% of normal individuals…
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    The principal trochanteric bursa (also called the subgluteus maximus bursa) lies between the IT band and the posterior-lateral greater trochanter.…
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    The gluteus minimus bursa is the deepest of the trochanteric bursae, lying between the gluteus minimus tendon and the superior…
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    The gluteus medius bursa is the primary bursa involved in greater trochanteric pain syndrome, lying directly between the gluteus medius…
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    The ligamentum teres (round ligament of the hip) connects the femoral head fovea to the acetabular notch, transmitting the acetabular…
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    The zona orbicularis is the circular collar of the deep hip capsule formed by the circular (spiralling) fibres of the…
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    The gluteus maximus has a dual insertion — upper fibres into the iliotibial band and lower fibres directly onto the…

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